Emergency Preparedness ad Planning

Emergency Preparedness

Preparation Time:

Start with the "Four Basics" - Food, Water, Medical and Shelter.

Store Food.

Store enough food to take you through several years of no crops Be realistic, and store a few varieties of seeds so that you may start growing food when conditions are suitable.

Store Water.

The amount of water you store depends on how much water you have access to in your local area. Water filters are essential

Water purification;

Boiling As soon as water starts to boil it is safe from most organisms. However, you may boil for a further 2 minutes or so it this makes you feel safer. Boiling does NOT eradicate chemical pollutants.

Halogenation;

The use of chlorine and iodine as in potable Aqua

Filtration;

Water filters - Two basic types surface or membrane, and deep filters. Be aware that although ideal for quick convenient drinking water, they do not eradicate the smaller viruses check the type of filter.

For Home use, purchase a candle filter container such as the Berkey water filter, highly recommended